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Tarreton is a city divided by wealth and spell‑casting power: the elite wield limitless magic, while the poor struggle to afford even a simple protective charm. Twelve‑year‑old Isaveth lives in the poorer districts, and her life is rocked when her father is accused of killing an influential citizen. Determined to clear his name, Isaveth teams up with an eccentric street boy named Quiz. Together they navigate a world of enchantments, secrets, and social inequality, racing to solve the mystery before her father faces execution.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: R. J. Anderson
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